It's All About Creativity!

The workshop series is taking shape with five different classes and instructors. Here is the line-up:

• July 8: Fitted & Trimmed with Melinda Forbes
• July 15: From Recycled Box to Eco-Purse with Julie Frankel & Lesa Smith
• July 22: Paper Jewelry with Lise Batterson
• July 29: Felted Adornments with Janice Strakbein
• August 5: Scarf of Many Textures with Anne Gough

We will be posting more detailed class descriptions and supply lists shortly.

When you remake your own clothing and accessories, your style is truly your own. And there is nothing like the satisfaction of saying "I made it!" Each summer, participants take the revamp challenge and buy nothing new for 5 weeks. We visit thrift stores (and our closets) for overlooked clothes and supplies. Starting with recycled materials, local artists/teachers share their talents and DIY (do it yourself) tricks to teach a fun variety of projects. Ideas and creativity spread in this casual group setting.

Dwayne Waggoner teaches silkscreening (Revamp 2008)

The workshops are held in the ARTS Space Obispo Gallery. This July's exhibit will add inspiration. The Shirt Off Your Back is an installation by Cal Poly Professor Tera Galanti. The work in this show was made from clothing that Tera collected from Hanoi, Bangkok, Huntington Beach, and of course from thrift stores in San Luis Obispo County. The clothing becomes an element of global exchange as well as an index of its wearer's experience.

Be sure to come by the gallery for the opening reception.

Friday, July 3, 6–9 pm • Art After Dark

ARTS Space Obispo • SLO Creamery, #165

570 Higuera St, SLO • 805.544.9251

wine pouring by Tolosa Winery

Untitled • Tera Galanti